Islanders' Johnny Boychuk: Dealing with upper-body ailment

Boychuk sustained an upper-body injury in training camp and is set to undergo further evaluation, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Boychuk should be considered day-to-day until more information about his injury is revealed. He's a shot-blocking extraordinaire, having redirected at least 140 shots in each of the past three seasons.